United shakes off slow start to win 27-8

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Aug 29, 2009 at 12:01 AMAug 29, 2009 at 5:25 AM

For the first 14 minutes Friday night, the West Central High School football team’s defense matched United blow-for-blow. But as United’s offense found a spark of life, the Heat’s offense remained stymied as the Red Storm pulled away to a 27-8 win.

For the first 14 minutes Friday night, the West Central High School football team’s defense matched United blow-for-blow.

But as United’s offense found a spark of life, the Heat’s offense remained stymied as the Red Storm pulled away to a 27-8 win.

United senior running back Adam Olin, making his first appearance since last year’s season-ending ankle injury, finished with 153 yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries. He also had one reception for 10 yards.

“I was nervous, especially at the beginning. It felt good,” Olin said.

After West Central punted from deep in its own territory, United took advantage of the good field position and Olin scored the game’s first touchdown early in the second quarter on an 8-yard run.

“After a West Central three-and-out, United quickly marched back down the field. Olin gained 30 on the drive, including his second 8-yard scoring run to put United up 13-0 at the half.

United kicker Erik Watson was injured in the first half when he took a blow to the lower back. The senior did not lose consciousness and it did not appear to be a spinal injury. He was taken by ambulance to Holy Family Medical Center as precaution. His condition was not known at press time.

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